Tips for Smooth Summer Skin

Rain Collection has opened its Vault of Secrets to share with you our tips on smooth skin for Summer.  Everyone wants that radiant, silky smooth skin for summer and we will tell you how you can accomplish this by sharing our secrets with you.

Secret #1. Foot Scrub:  With Winter and Spring out of the picture, we strap on our designer sandals and let our feet finally breathe the fresh air.  Before we can do this, we must prep those puppies for Summer.  The First step to great Summer skin starts at your feet.  Scrub off the roughness of Winter boots and Spring flats with an exfoliating foot paste followed by a hydrating foot butter.

-We recommend the Fruits & Passion Foot Care Exfoliating Paste followed by the Fruits & Passion Foot Care Repairing Butter for baby soft feet you’ll want to show off!  The exfoliating paste contains willow bark extract that will deeply exfoliate, while the repairing butter uses sunflower ceramides and shea butter to regenerate and soften your skin.

Secret #2.  Exfoliate your body: After months of fashionable layers and soft cuddly sweaters, your skin needs a deep cleansing. Over the Winter the natural oils and dead skin cells build up, clogging your pores and making your skin look dryer and duller than it actually is.  For the best results, lather the exfoliant in a circular motion on your body, then rinse it off.  The circular motion will help you execute a deeper cleaning so your pores may open up once again to experience the fresh Summer air. Try to use an exfoliant 2-3 times a week to maintain unclogged pores and smooth skin.

-We recommend the Cote Bastide Milk Body Exfoliant for a deep pore cleansing  with a scent of sweet Summer.  Milk is a traditional beauty treatment for the skin.

Secret #3. Hydrate your skin:  The minute you step out of the shower and dry off, your skin needs to be hydrated.  A light lotion is perfect for summer to help lock in the moisture.  Try to use a lotion or moisturizer that has a simple clean scent that you can not get enough of.  Using a lotion with a scent you love will help keep you habitually utilizing it.  Apply your moisturizer twice a day to get the skin you’ve always wanted.  Too much moisturizing will clog your pores - not enough will keep your skin looking dry. We suggest moisturizing once in the morning and once at night.  

-We recommend the Acca Kappa White Moss Body Lotion, which contains lemon extract for toning and provitamin B-5 which softens the skin. If you’re on the go most of the summer, the Acca Kappa White Moss Hand Cream is the perfect size to take with you while you’re out and about enjoying the Summer sun.

Secret #4. UV protection:  Wearing sunscreen is one of the oldest, and most effective beauty secrets to keeping smooth, younger looking skin. If your skin is not protected, the harsh UV rays will cause sun damage and wrinkles, instead of soft, smooth skin.  Apply half an hour before going out in the sun and reapply every two hours after that.  We also suggest wearing a floppy hat with sunglasses to help keep the sun away from the sensitive skin on your face.  Your lips, which most forget about, need protection from the sun just as much as the rest of your body.  A lip balm with SPF protection will work wonders.

-We recommend the Tocca Stella Towelette SPF30+ which fit right into your wallet, purse or clutch for an instant SPF application - no pre-application required. With these travel-sized sunscreen towelettes, no matter where you are you will have protection from the sun.  For those luscious summertime lips, Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm with SPF 25 will keep your lips protected from UV rays and lock in the moisture. 

Our secrets are out! - Scrub off the Winter, lock in the moisture of Summer and stay protected from the sun to achieve and maintain soft, silky and smooth Summer skin that you can smile about.

Every year at about this time, when the humidity starts to set in and Spring turns to Summer, most of us yearn to get away from the hustle and the bustle of our monotonous everyday lives. We are no longer able to battle with our Spring Fever telling us to go enjoy the blissful weather and smiling faces, so we give in and plan our escapes.  No matter where your retreat may be, there is always a sense of relief we feel when we reach our destinations; a feeling of freedom to explore beyond the conditioned behaviors of surviving everyday life.

Here at Rain Collection, we too indulge in the summer season and all that it has to offer.  Whether you travel to Europe to go backpacking, California to sit on the beach or just go where your family may reside, there is almost always something that we forget to bring with us that we need.  Don’t fret - we have been there before and are here to help.  We have designed a checklist for the chic; the must haves when traveling that has helped us immensely with our personal travels.

For Him

Luggage & Carry-on
Soap
Shaving Cream
Hand Cream
Dress Shoes
Tie
Dress Shirt

For Her

Luggage
Skirts
Dresses
Heels
Travel Case or Makeup Case
Hand Lotion or Hand Butter
Travel Sized Perfume
Soap

The Essentials for Both Him & Her

Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Towelettes
Bathing Suits
Long Sleeved Tops
Short Sleeved Tops
Non-Sleeved Tops
Undergarments
Shorts
Belts
Socks
Walking Shoes
Sandals
Totes for Souvenirs
Journal for Memorable Moments
Shampoo
Conditioner
Razor
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Mouthwash
Hair Grooming Tools (i.e. brush, hair dryer)
Sleepwear
Camera & Charger
Cell Phone & Charger
Laptop & Charger

For The Little Explorers

Diaper Bag
Stroller Blanket
Travel Bag
Lotion
Water Shoes
Favorite Stuffed Animal

Vital Extras

Money
Medicines
Phone Number, Addresses and Maps of Your Destination
Hotel/Rental Car Information
Emergency information & Itinerary

So, don’t forget before you board that plane or cruise liner to your exotic destination - make sure that you have your getaway must haves!

Matt by Matt & Nat, designed by Inder Bendi, is the newest edition to the eco-chic and vegan-friendly fashion house, Matt & Nat. Staying true to the philosophy of Matt & Nat, this new line of men’s and women’s fashion accessories is created strictly out of eco-friendly materials following a 21 bottle initiative; lined with textiles made from recycled, plastic bottles and constructed from faux leather. It’s no wonder this innovative accessories designer has taken the fashion world by storm.

The Big Buddha Bags collection is a rapidly growing and vastly stylish line that was established in 2002 by Jeremy Bassan in his home in Santa Barbara, California. Since then, Big Buddha has grown tremendously due to their affordable, fashion-forward and multifunctional purses.

Big Buddha handbags are ideal for women of all ages. They have sophisticated and classic looks as well as fun and playful handbags. Big Buddha Bags are made for today’s women who may juggle their careers, their families and school. Whatever it may be that keeps you on your toes, Big Buddha Bags will help keep your life organized and in style. From totes to clutches, Big Buddha has the perfect purse for any event which makes the versatility of this brand phenomenal. They are not only practical and stylish but they are eco-friendly and will not break the bank.

Here at Rain Collection we have our favorite Big Buddha Bags for every occasion. If it is a day spent running around town the Big Buddha Downtown City Bag will help with keeping everything in its place. On the other hand, if you’re looking to purchase a gift for a woman in your life then the Big Buddha Mia Tote would be the ultimate selection.  The Big Buddha Serena Clutch is essential for a night out and will add radiance to your ensemble.

Here at Rain Collection, just as the seasons change so do our Big Buddha Bags.  Spring is right around the corner and as the flowers begin to bloom, so will our selection of Big Buddha Bags.  Check back often to see our newest arrivals.

Go green with style at Rain Collection.  Be green, save green and stay on trend with Big Buddha Bags.

Tocca Beauty was established in 1997 by the designers of Tocca.  Tocca was named after the Italian word for “touch” in accordance with the brand’s luxuriousness and sophistication.  Tocca Beauty was designed originally for the European traveler roaming from country to country exploring all the sites Europe has to offer while bringing the fragrance of cultivated beauty with them throughout their travels.  This brand has graciously grown over the years into the exquisite perfume for today’s elegant woman.

Tocca Beauty has much to offer to the august woman and traveler in each of us.  Rain Collection offers four vivacious fragrances; Stella, Florence, Brigitte and Cleopatra, each with it’s own unique aroma available in Eau de Parfum. Select Tocca fragrances are also available in solid perfumes, captivating candles and a unique selection of body products.

Rain Collection favors the Tocca Cleopatra Eau de Parfum which is a perfect combination of lush greens and grapefruit with a mixture of tuberose and white jasmine, creating a warm vanilla and amber essence.  This particular fragrance was inspired by the Pharaoh Cleopatra who is known for her successful conquests of some of the world’s most powerful men, along with her everlasting beauty and allure. For a smaller travel-sized version of Cleopatra, we love the Tocca Cleopatra Solid Perfume.

Another of Rain Collection’s favorites by Tocca Beauty is their sumptuous Tocca Stella Rich Body Polish.  This body exfoliant will leave your skin with a supple smooth feel from the healing properties of the natural oils that are embodied within it while leaving your skin with a delicate aroma of Italian blood orange.

Tocca Beauty offers gracious gift sets as well.  Their Tocca Cleopatra Bagno Da Viaggio Gift Set and Tocca Stella Bagno Da Viaggio Gift Set make an admirable token to the divine woman in your life. 

Experience the elegant woman in you with Rain Collection and Tocca Beauty.

Inspired by Japanese fabric design and traditional leather craftsmanship of the Middle East, Yael Rosen began the Kisim Collection in 1999. This combination, handcrafted in Israel, makes it difficult to distinguish if these are handbags or pieces of art!

A Kisim bag accessorized Carrie Bradshaw in the ‘Sex and the City’ movie, validating it as a fashion must have! To see the different fabrics and textures of these pieces is to want to touch and feel how sumptuous they really are! Look inside and know that on your arm, this bag will keep you organized, on time, and take you through your day of work, cocktail hour, and dinner at the newest trendy eatery! Browse the Kisim collection and you will find the perfect bag that will become the ‘can’t do without’ on those mini vacations!